Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

After carving those Halloween jack-o’-lanterns or roasting a whole pumpkin, don’t toss out those seeds! Making Toasted Pumpkin Seeds is a simple and delicious way to make the most of this fall favorite, creating a healthy snack for kids that’s packed with flavor. Pumpkin seeds are packed with nutrients like fiber, magnesium, and healthy fats, making them a guilt-free treat! We love this Toasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe because it’s perfect for kids that go to a nut-free school. Send them as a healthy snack or add to a lunch box for a crunchy treat!

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time:

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 186 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 cups - pumpkin seeds or pepitas
cooking oil or spray
sea salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Spray a cookie sheet with a thick coating of cooking oil and evenly place the pumpkin seeds on the sheet. Lightly sprinkle pumpkin seeds with salt.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Stir the seeds and cook another 10-15 minutes or until golden and crispy (make sure to keep an eye on them in the last few minutes of cooking so they don’t burn).
Cool and serve.

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